Thank you for choosing Wisconsin Youth Company Summer Day Camp!
Camp Open House:
- June 12, 4-5 p.m.
- June 13, 12-1 p.m.
- Meet staff, see the camp space, drop off meds
Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the camper.
Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your camper’s first day of camp.
Location | Franklin Elementary | 305 W Lakeside St., Madison
Camp Cell Phone | 608-445-8028
Camp Hours | Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Drop-off takes place between 7:30-9 a.m.
- Pick-up takes place Monday-Thursday between 4-5:30 p.m. and Friday between 4-4:30 p.m.
- Please note, there is no camp Friday, July 4
- Camp ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 15
Meet the Staff
- Camp Director | Taylor
- Assistant Camp Director | Bee
- Counselors | Zaiyannah, Sam, Mai, Maria
All staff have education and/or experience related to working with children. They receive training prior to the start of the camp season and are certified in first aid and CPR.
Dropping Off Your Camper
Where to Park | Parking is available along Lakeside Street in front of Franklin Elementary and other side streets in the area. Enter through Door #2.
Drop-off Procedure | After entering the school building, walk through the doors and continue down the hallway toward the gym. Camp staff will be waiting to walk you through the sign-in process. If you would like your camper to arrive independently by walking or biking, please contact the administrative office to authorize Independent Arrival.
Medications, Sunscreen, and Insect Repellent | If your camper has medications, sunscreen or insect repellent, please bring these on the first day of their attendance. All items should be labelled with first and last name. Siblings must have their own individual sunscreen or insect repellent, if providing their own. Wisconsin Youth Company does provide sunscreen and insect repellent. Campers are not required to bring their own.
What to Bring to Camp
Please only send your camper with the following items. All items should be labeled with your camper’s first and last name:
- Sack lunch (nut-free) that does not need to be refrigerated or microwaved
- Gym shoes or sandals with a heel strap (no flip flops)
- Water bottle labeled with child’s first and last name
- Extra set of clothing, as needed
Please do not send your camper with any unnecessary items. Toys from home will not be permitted. Wisconsin Youth Company is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property, including clothing.
Picking Up Your Camper
When to Pick-up | Campers should be picked up during the designated pick-up timeframe: Monday-Thursday 4-5:30 p.m. and Friday 4-4:30 p.m. If you need to pick up your camper early, please coordinate that directly with the camp director in advance.
Pick-up Procedure | After entering the school building, walk through the doors and continue down the hallway until you come to the gymnasium (main camp area) on your right. Camp staff will be waiting to walk you through the sign-out process. Camp staff will check your ID or confirm your identity before releasing your camper to you. Because of the amount of children and families we work with over the summer months, there is a chance that you may be asked more than once. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Independent Departure | If you would like your camper to walk home independently or meet you at your vehicle, please contact the administrative office to authorize Independent Departure. Campers cannot meet you at your vehicle unless they have prior authorization.
Authorized Pick-up Person | Only authorized pick-up people can pick up your camper. If you would like to add an additional authorized pick-up person, please email info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. All authorized pick-up people are encouraged to have a photo ID on them. With the safety of campers in mind, staff will check IDs if they have not met a pick-up person or do not recognize a pick-up person.
Absences
Please call or text the 24-hour attendance message line, 608-276-9898, if your camper will be absent. Please reach out before 8:30 a.m. if the message pertains to that day.
Camper Groups
Each camper will be assigned a group for the week. Groups will have no more than 18 campers.
- We will aim to keep your camper in the same group each week. Since some campers are only enrolled for a few weeks, some campers may change groups throughout the summer.
- Camper groups will be divided by age. If you have two or more campers that you would like to request remain in the same group, please contact our administrative office.
- Each camper will have a designated space to store their belongings. Campers should only bring essential items for the day.
Snack & Lunch
It’s important campers start each day with a good breakfast prior to camp, and bring a nutritious and satisfying lunch.
Sack lunches must not require refrigeration or microwaving; milk is provided. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Some campers have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, Wisconsin Youth Company requests that campers bring a nut-free lunch. All snacks served at camp are nut-free.
Field Trips & Guest Presenters
Details regarding field trips & Guest Presenters can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. Camp Bayside will typically take field trips or have a guest presenter on Thursday each week; however, this is subject to change. If a field trip is scheduled, campers should come prepared for the day with appropriate footwear, their camp t-shirt, and water bottle.
Swimming Trips
Details regarding swim trips can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. To review your camper’s swim level please contact your camp director or email info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Campers will be grouped by swim level with no more than 8 campers per group. Camp Bayside will typically swim on Tuesday each week; however, this is subject to change. Camp will only visit local pools with lifeguards on duty and an option for zero-depth entry. Some weeks, camp will visit a splash pad instead of pool. Campers should come to camp prepared with a swimsuit, towel, and camp t-shirt. Extra t-shirts can be purchased for $12 by emailing info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.
Please review Wisconsin Youth Company’s swim guidelines to ensure accuracy. If your camper has been previously enrolled in a Wisconsin Youth Company camp program, their swim level may not match their current swimming skill. To help ensure a successful week of camp for your child and Wisconsin Youth Company staff, please update this information through DocuSign or by emailing info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org prior to the start of the camp week.
Spending Time Outdoors
Counselors will be encouraged to take their campers outdoors as much as possible. Campers will have water, sunscreen and shade available to them while outdoors. Please send your camper dressed for the outdoors, every day.
Parent Contact Information
It is important that Parents can easily be reached throughout the camp day. Please verify your contact information in your parent portal and contact the administrative office if changes need to be made.
In the event that camp staff contact you requesting that your camper be picked up for illness or other reasons, we ask that you do so immediately. If you are unable to pick up your camper immediately, please arrange for emergency pick-up individuals. These individuals must be listed as authorized pick-up persons on your account.
Changing Account Information
Written notification is required to make any changes to your account information (i.e. phone numbers, pick-up persons, emergency contacts, etc.). An email from the email address on-file is sufficient. Your account password is required to make changes.
Summer Payment Information
The summer payment calendar can be found in this document.
Snack Information
Snack information can be found in this document.
Additional Program Information
Additional program related information can be found in the program handbook.
Contact Wisconsin Youth Company
Summer Program Director, Janessa Palmer
jpalmer@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
Wisconsin Youth Company Administrative Office – Mailing Address
733 Struck St.- 45620
Madison, Wisconsin 53744
Phone: 608-276-9782 ext. 0
Fax: 262-547-0394
24-Hour Attendance Message Line (call or text): 608-276-9898
Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
Use the above address, fax, email and phone number for payments, registration and billing inquiries, and other general information. You may also access your account online on the parent portal.
Q: Who can drop off and pick up campers?
A: Following Wisconsin Youth Company policy, campers may only be dropped off and picked up from camp by authorized pick-up person(s) listed on their registration.
Q: What happens if my child gets sick while at camp?
A: Each camp has a designated space available to use in the event that a camper gets sick. While in this space, they will remain supervised by staff. Staff will call for immediate pick-up. Please ensure that your camper is picked up as soon as possible.
Q: When will my camper receive their camp t-shirt and when do they need to wear it?
A: Campers will receive their t-shirt during their first week of camp. Campers should wear their t-shirts on all field and swim trip days.
Q: Can I pick up my child from a field or swim trip?
A: Pick-up from an off-site field or swim trip is an option when needed by families, although is not preferred. Please coordinate specific details with the camp director at your child’s camp location. Please note off-site pickup is not always an option. Field and swim trips are pre-determined and will not be altered to accommodate pick up or drop off for children.
Q: Do I need to provide sunscreen and insect repellent for my camper?
A: Wisconsin Youth Company provides sunscreen and insect repellent for all campers attending summer programs. Wisconsin Youth Company uses Coral Isles brand 30 SPF lotion sunscreen and Cutter DEET-free insect repellent. Families may provide their own sunscreen and/or insect repellent. Please contact our administrative office at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Dane county families and waukesha@wisconsinyouthcompany.org for Waukesha families for additional details.
Q: How do I update my child’s swim level?
A: You can update this information through DocuSign or by emailing info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org prior to the start of the camp week.
Q: What is the time frame I can drop off/pick up my child?
A: Children can be dropped off and picked up throughout the camp day. Generally, it is preferred that your child is dropped off between 7:30-9 a.m. and picked up between 4-5:30 p.m. (4-4:30 p.m. on Fridays). If you will be dropping off or picking up outside of those hours, please talk with the camp directors at your camp location.
Q: Is there transportation provided by Wisconsin Youth Company for campers from summer school locations?
A: Wisconsin Youth Company does not provide transportation to camp following summer school sessions. Site-specific information regarding arriving to camp following summer school can be found on the Welcome tab for that camp location. All transportation must be arranged through your school district.
Welcome to Camp!
A note from the directors:
Hello families!
Welcome to Camp Bayside! We are excited to see and meet both familiar and new faces. This week at camp we will focus on getting to know one another through group activities and crafts. Additionally, we will get staff and children learning everyone’s names. We hope this first week of camp will set the tone for the weeks to follow with all the fun that is to be had!
Best,
Taylor Zimmerman and Bee Xiong
General Camp Reminders:
- Site cell phone: 608-445-8028
- Door #2 pick-up/drop-off. If closed, contact site cell phone.
- Sunscreen is provided daily
- Bring medications to first day of camp
- Have kids wear tennis shoes or sandals with a strap (no flip flops)
- Pack extra clothes
- Pack lunches that are nut-free/non-microwavable
- Water bottles with name labels
Swimming Trip | Goodman Pool, Tuesday, June 17, 12:30-4 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Swim goggles
Reminder: Please submit any swim level change requests to the registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.
Field Trip | McKee Farms Park, Thursday, June 19, 1-4 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes/tennis shoes
- Towel
- Water bottle and packed lunch
Reminder: We will spend time at both the splash pad and the park.
Weekly Activities:
- Get-to-know beach ball
- Human alphabet challenge
- Get-to-know paper ball
Weekly Projects:
- Recycled bag bracelets
- Pet rocks
- All about me (3D faces)
- Bead key chains
Weekly Specials:
- Monday – Walking trip to Bernie’s Beach (1-3 p.m.)
- Tuesday – Stuffie day
- Wednesday – Water day at camp
- Thursday – Show ‘n Tell
- Friday Fest
- Dress up – Hat day!
- Ice cream bear
- Egg race/toss
- Tie dye/Fabric marker designs
Welcome to Camp!
A note from the directors:
Welcome to Camp Bayside! We hope everyone had a great first week of camp and are excited for what the rest of summer has in store!
Get ready to ignite your camper’s curiosity, families! We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you to Mad Science Week at camp. This isn’t just any week; it’s a thrilling journey into the wonders of science. This week will have an exciting lineup of hands-on science experiments that promise plenty of “aha!” moments. It’s going to be a week filled with wonder, learning, and a whole lot of mad science fun!
Best,
Taylor Zimmerman and Bee Xiong
General Camp Reminders:
- Site cell phone: 608-445-8028
- Door #2 pick-up/drop-off. If closed, contact site cell phone.
- Sunscreen is provided daily
- Bring medications to first day of camp
- Have kids wear tennis shoes or sandals with a strap (no flip flops)
- Pack extra clothes
- Pack lunches that are nut-free/non-microwavable
- Water bottles with name labels
Swimming Trip | Goodman Pool, Tuesday, June 24, 12:30-4 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Swim goggles
Reminder: Please submit any swim level change requests to the registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.
Field Trip | UW Geology/Physics Museum, Thursday, June 26, 1-3:30 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Orange camp t-shirt
Weekly Activities & Projects:
- Balloon volleyball
- Raft building
- Tie dye butterfly
- Water balloon drop
- Giant paper airplanes
- Sunscreen painting
Weekly Specials:
- Monday – Walking trip to Bernie’s Beach (1-3 p.m.)
- Tuesday – Stuffie day
- Wednesday – Water day at camp
- Thursday – Show ‘n Tell
- Friday Fest
- Dress up – Scientist/Science Creation
- Play-Doh
- Shrinky dinks
- Alka-Seltzer rockets
Welcome to Camp!
A note from the directors:
Get ready to make a splash! We’re thrilled to announce that Water Lovers’ Week is just around the corner.
As the summer sun shines bright, we’ll dive into a week filled with refreshing and exciting water-themed activities. Your campers will have a fantastic time cooling off, learning new skills, and making unforgettable memories.
To ensure your camper has the best (and driest!) experience, please help them pack the following items daily during Water Week:
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Change of clothes
Best,
Taylor Zimmerman and Bee Xiong
General Camp Reminders:
- Site cell phone: 608-445-8028
- Door #2 pick-up/drop-off. If closed, contact site cell phone.
- Sunscreen is provided daily
- Bring medications to camp Mondays
- Have kids wear tennis shoes or sandals with a strap (no flip flops)
- Pack extra clothes
- Pack lunches that are nut-free/non-microwavable
- Water bottles with name labels
Swimming Trip | Goodman Pool, Tuesday, July 1, 12:30-4 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Swim goggles
Reminder: Please submit any swim level change requests to the registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.
Weekly Activities & Projects:
- Sponge relay
- Splash zone
- Sprinklers
- Sink or float science
- Water balloon games
Weekly Specials:
- Monday – Walking trip to Bernie’s Beach (1-3 p.m.)
- Tuesday – Stuffie day
- Wednesday – Water day at camp
- Thursday – Show ‘n Tell
- Dress up – Sea Creature
- Slushie in a bag
- Pool noodle poppers
- Frozen t-shirt challenge
Welcome to Camp!
A note from the directors:
We’re thrilled to welcome you and your campers to a week of excitement, challenges, and memory-making at Camp All Stars! Your child is in for an unforgettable experience as they discover what truly makes them an all star. Whether it’s their speed, humor, creativity, or something entirely new!
This week is packed with classic contests, fresh experiences, and opportunities for every camper to shine. We’re especially excited for the end-of-the-week talent show, where your camper can showcase their amazing talents!
Best,
Taylor Zimmerman and Bee Xiong
General Camp Reminders:
- Site cell phone: 608-445-8028
- Door #2 pick-up/drop-off. If closed, contact site cell phone.
- Sunscreen is provided daily
- Bring medications to first day of camp
- Have kids wear tennis shoes or sandals with a strap (no flip flops)
- Pack extra clothes
- Pack lunches that are nut-free/non-microwavable
- Water bottles with name labels
Swimming Trip | Walter R. Bauman Aquatic Center, Tuesday, July 8, 12:30-4 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Swim goggles
Reminder: Please submit any swim level change requests to the registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.
Field Trip | Governor Nelson State Park, Thursday, July 10, 1-4 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
Weekly Activities & Projects:
- Ball in cup basketball
- Water balloon baseball
- Paper plate tennis
- Sidewalk chalk relay
Weekly Specials:
- Monday – Walking trip to Bernie’s Beach (1-3 p.m.)
- Tuesday – Stuffie day
- Wednesday – Water day at camp
- Thursday – Show ‘n Tell
- Friday Fest
- Dress up – Athlete/Sports apparel
- Talent show
- Obstacle course
- Foam fingers
Welcome to Camp!
A note from the directors:
Yeehaw! Get ready for a week of wholesome fun, thrilling discoveries, and classic county fair excitement right here at camp! We’re absolutely delighted to welcome your campers to County Fair Week, where they’ll experience all the charm and wonder of a traditional fair with a special camp twist.
Bayside campers will dive into a world of exhibits, friendly competitions, and hands-on activities inspired by the best of county fairs. From showcasing their talents and creations to enjoying games and perhaps even getting a glimpse into the agricultural roots that make Wisconsin’s fairs so special, every day promises new adventures.
Best,
Taylor Zimmerman and Bee Xiong
General Camp Reminders:
- Site cell phone: 608-445-8028
- Door #2 pick-up/drop-off. If closed, contact site cell phone.
- Sunscreen is provided daily
- Bring medications to first day of camp
- Have kids wear tennis shoes or sandals with a strap (no flip flops)
- Pack extra clothes
- Pack lunches that are nut-free/non-microwavable
- Water bottles with name labels
Swimming Trip | Goodman Pool, Tuesday, July 15, 12:30-3:45 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Swimsuit
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Towel
- Water shoes
- Swim goggles
Reminder: Please submit any swim level change requests to the registration team at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org.
Field Trip | Dane County Fair, Thursday, July 17, 12:45-3:45 p.m.
Items to bring:
- Orange camp t-shirt
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
Reminder: No money or rides are allowed on this trip.
Weekly Activities & Projects:
- Pinwheels
- Mini basketball
- Ring toss
- Snow cone ball and cup
- Knock down
- Duck races
- Bean game
Weekly Specials:
- Monday – Walking trip to Bernie’s Beach (1-3 p.m.)
- Tuesday – Stuffie day
- Wednesday – Water day at camp
- Thursday – Show ‘n Tell
- Friday Fest
- Dress up – Farm animal
- Animal scavenger hunt
- Face paint
- Balloon animals
- Caramel apples
Stay tuned for more details.
Stay tuned for more details.
Stay tuned for more details.
Stay tuned for more details.
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